Electrical resistors; wirewound variable, including rheostats and potentiometers, for a power handling capacity not exceeding 20W (excluding heating)

HS v2017 Code: 853331

About electrical resistors; wirewound variable, including rheostats and potentiometers, for a power handling capacity not exceeding 20w (excluding heating)

hs code 853331 covers a crucial component in the electrical and electronics industry - wirewound variable resistors, including rheostats and potentiometers. These devices play a vital role in regulating and controlling electrical currents and voltages, making them indispensable in a wide range of applications, from consumer electronics to industrial automation and control systems.

Production process

The production of wirewound variable resistors involves several key steps. First, the resistive element, typically a coiled wire, is wound around an insulating core. The ends of the wire are then connected to terminals, allowing the resistance to be adjusted by moving a wiper contact along the coil. The assembly is then encased in a protective housing, often made of plastic or metal, to ensure durability and prevent damage.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of hs code 853331 items include high-quality resistive wire, insulating materials, terminals, and housing components. Specialized machinery, such as winding machines and assembly equipment, are also essential for the manufacturing process. Additionally, skilled labor and quality control measures are necessary to ensure the consistent production of reliable and accurate variable resistors.

Production outputs

The primary output of hs code 853331 is wirewound variable resistors, which are used in a wide range of electronic devices and systems. These resistors find applications in 853340 Electrical resistors, other than heating resistors; for a power handling capacity not exceeding 20W, 853390 Electrical resistors, n.e.c. in heading no. 8533, and 903289 Automatic regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus, n.e.c. in heading no. 9032, among others, where precise control of electrical parameters is required.

Revisions to 853331

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 853331. The most recent 1 version of this code (853331) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 853331 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for electrical resistors; wirewound variable, including rheostats and potentiometers, for a power handling capacity not exceeding 20w (excluding heating)

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/85'>85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8533'>8533: Electrical resistors (including rheostats and potentiometers), excluding heating resistors</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/853331'>853331: Electrical resistors; wirewound variable, including rheostats and potentiometers, for a power handling capacity not exceeding 20W (excluding heating)</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/853310'>853310: Electrical resistors; fixed carbon resistors, composition or film types (including rheostats and potentiometers but excluding heating resistors)</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/853321'>853321: Electrical resistors; fixed, for a power handling capacity not exceeding 20W (including rheostats and potentiometers but excluding heating resistors and carbon resistors)</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/853329'>853329: Electrical resistors; fixed, for a power handling capacity exceeding 20W (including rheostats and potentiometers but excluding heating resistors and carbon resistors)</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/853339'>853339: Electrical resistors; wirewound variable, including rheostats and potentiometers, for a power handling capacity exceeding 20W (excluding heating)</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/853340'>853340: Electrical resistors; variable, including rheostats and potentiometers (excluding heating)</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/853390'>853390: Resistors; parts of the resistors of heading no. 8533</a>"]

    

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